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This is so cool, I can still remember the days where I installed Antutu and altstore for getting some apps for free. And now, I can actually download AltStore a

• layer8 2y ago
  Apple still has to review and approve each single app update [0], and apps invariably tend to need updating sooner or later for new iOS versions. [0] https://support.apple.com/en-us/117767#:~:text=All%20apps%20available%20through%20alternative,and%20to%20maintain%20device%20integrity https://support.apple.com/en-us/117767#:~:text=All%20apps%20....
  • johnnyanmac 2y ago
    > Apple does not enforce the App Store's high standards for business practices and content on apps distributed through alternative app distribution. I guess we'll see how well this ages. I just know some 18+ store is going to release within 12 months and that will truly test if Apple is just "testing for security" or not. I suppose EGS and assumedly Fortnite got approved, so that was the other hoop I worried about. This can still potentially mean issues for stuff like Beeper and iSH style apps , though.
  • sebazzz 2y ago
    If Apple still has to review everything, why would one publish on an altstore anyway? You aren’t cheaper (still need to pay that $90 per year) and you severely limit your audience.
    • ripply 2y ago
      They publish there because they aren't allowed to publish their app on the app store, which is the whole point of the legislation that precipitated this.
    • whazor 2y ago
      There are now some torrent apps in the Altstore that are not allowed in the Apple app store. So the Apple review is more limited.